The Queen’s Baton Relay wants you!

05 March 2017

Western Australia welcomes the Queen’s Baton Relay in lead up to Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

Western Australia is looking for local legends to carry the Queen’s Baton in Western Australia as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

The Baton will arrive in Western Australia on Thursday 22 February 2018 and will spend six days travelling through 19 communities, highlighting the State’s great diversity.

Thousands of people are expected to turn out to cheer the batonbearers on.

Local legends will carry the Queen’s Baton from Albany, the departure point for WWI soldiers, north through areas including Manjimup, Bridgetown and Bunbury. After spending time in the metro area, showcasing our iconic coastline and meeting the odd quokka, the Baton will head north to Karratha for its last day on Tuesday 27 February 2018.

“A relay isn’t a relay without people, so the Queen’s Baton Relay is looking for people of all ages and abilities to run the Baton around our State,” says Ron Alexander, Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation.

“This is your chance to be part of one of the country’s biggest community events – and you don’t need to be an athlete to be nominated.

“We want people who represent all that’s great about our communities: someone who has made a significant contribution to sport, education, the arts, culture, community or a charity.

Mr Alexander said the Relay was a chance to show off the best of Western Australia to the rest of the Commonwealth – from our oceans to the amazing outdoors, places of Aboriginal significance and proud communities which are part of who we are.

“The Baton’s journey will also inspire community pride and build excitement for the largest event to be staged in Australia in a decade.

“On a bigger playing field, this is a chance for Australia to inspire and welcome the world: exploring and celebrating the links, traditions and people that connect Australian communities with the Commonwealth.”